B.S. University of Miami, FL; Biology with concentration in ecology; 1975
M.S. Florida International University (Science Education); 1985; addtional coursework in tropical botany and ecology

Simply stated, Earth is in crisis. Accordingly, my goal as an educator is to help each student become aware of how "everythingispartofeverythingelse" and to become more interested in learning about the natural world. In this way, students are encouraged to examine their role as citizen of Earth in order to develop a relationship based upon respect and compassion toward all life and the planet itself. Using hands-on activities, lively class discussions, a wide range of technologies, field experiences, contemplative observation of Nature, artistic expression and service-learning, I hope that each individual will develop what philosopher Peter Russell calls "leaky margins" and in doing so, experience the fundamental unity of all things.

• BSC 1050 - Biology and Environment
  
• PCB 2033 - Introduction to Ecology
  
• PCB 2340C - Field Biology (last taught in Costa Rica, May 2003)
  
• IDH 1001 & 1002- Honors College Leadership Seminarss

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